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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,094.43, 9,135.69 and 2,974.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,094.43, 9,135.69 and 2,974.31 is: 4,458.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,094.43 : 9,135.69 = 2,974.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,094.43/9,135.69 = 2,974.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,094.43x = 9,135.69 × 2,974.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,094.43x = 27,172,321.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,172,321.01/6,094.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,458.55

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